What Should You Know?
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that about 1 in 88 children has been identified with an ASD. CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs.
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New Autism Data
Read this article for more information.
2012 Community Report
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders.
Autism Awareness Month
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Event featuring John Elder Robison. View flyer to learn more.
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